Editorial Intern

The New Republic; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Republic is seeking a six-month editorial intern starting January 4, 2027. The position is paid at $15 to $20.40 per hour and runs through July 2, 2027. This is a full-time role during standard business hours; applicants who are students or who work part-time during the day should not apply.

Applications will be reviewed starting November 2, then on a rolling basis. The intern reports to the executive editor and will perform copyediting, fact-checking, transcription, administrative

Qualifications

• Journalism experience preferred, education or professional exposure beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Copyediting and fact-checking web pieces and newsletters.
• Transcription and administrative duties relating to freelancers and editorial calendar.
• Writing for The New Republic's breaking news feed when possible.

Job description

The New Republic is seeking an intern to join our editorial team for six months starting on January 4, 2027. The position pays $15 - $20.40/hour and lasts until July 2, 2027. This is a full-time position during regular business hours; if you are a student, or work part-time during the day, please do not apply. We'll begin reviewing applications on November 2, and thereafter on a rolling basis.

The intern reports to the executive editor and has five key responsibilities: copyediting, fact-checking, transcription, administrative duties, and writing for our website. While applicants do not need to have experience in all of these areas—training will be provided—the right candidate will be someone who follows the news, obsesses over language and facts, is well-organized, and pays close attention to detail. Journalism experience, educationally or professionally, is preferred.

Your week will look something like this:

• Copy editing. Working alongside our chief copy editor, the intern will copyedit web pieces and/or newsletters on a daily basis.
• Fact-checking. Collaborating with our web editors, the intern will fact-check web pieces of various lengths on an intermittent basis.
• Administration. Helping our web editors, the intern will handle RightSignature paperwork for freelancers and maintain the editorial calendar in Asana.
• Writing. As time and ability allow, the intern will write for TNR’s breaking news feed.

The New Republic is committed to diversity and encourages members of underrepresented communities to apply, including women, LGBTQ people, people of color, people with criminal records, veterans, and people with disabilities.